Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at MONK BRETTON HEALTH CENTRE PRACTICE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,491
Total Quantity
103.2K
NHS Cost
£3.7K
vs National Avg
-58.2%

MONK BRETTON HEALTH CENTRE PRACTICE prescribed 1,491 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,725 to the NHS. This is 58.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
125

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,491
Total Quantity103,236
Total NHS Cost£3,725
Presentations11 different forms
vs National Average-58.2%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,491 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-58.2% vs national average
Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.